What is PHLEBOTOMY about ...

Few people realise that the blood coursing through your veins is made up of numerous microscopic components that are able to regenerate and repair all kinds of tissues in the body, including skin. Cells in the blood called Platelets help the body to heal after injury by releasing Growth Factors that stimulate tissue regeneration processes. In addition, blood also contains Stem Cells that are able to develop into active cells required for regeneration and repair of hard and soft tissues. Such cells have been used clinically to treat various diseases including Spinal Cord Injuries, Liver Cirrhosis and Peripheral Vascular disease, in addition to skin rejuvenation.

When high concentrations of Platelets, Growth Factors and Stem Cells are delivered to the skin, they promote natural healing which results in structural remodeling and the production of new, robust and healthy Collagen which can help to reverse the deterioration that comes with age. Unfortunately though, whole blood, in it’s natural state, doesn’t reach the full healing potential and therefore methods of creating Autologous Blood Concentrates; such as CGF (Concentrated Growth Factors) and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma); have been developed. These techniques take a person’s own blood (autologous) and separate the components into specific layers, thereby “concentrating” those useful cells into areas that can be easily extracted and administered back in to the same person, with the aim of revitalisatiing unhealthy tissues.

These procedures can be used on all patients, regardless of age or skin type, to provide generalised skin tightening and reconditioning, to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin tone, texture and clarity, eliminating dull, dry and rough skin. PHLEBOTOMY teaches dental teams the safest and most effective protocols for venipuncture; centrifugation of blood; and delivery to the skin. Dental Practitioners can also use these concentrates inside the mouth for various regenerative purposes, such as around implants, surgical sites, sinus lifts and extraction sockets to stimulate unparalleled tissue/wound healing, both in quality and in pace, and PHLEBOTOMY teaches you how to produce autologous “slugs” and tissue membranes as well as “supercharged” bone particulate – all from the patient’s own blood!

In order to maximise practical learning, participants arrange their own patients to attend practical training & complete practical assessment.  This approach allows participants to actively review and follow-up the treated patients, which is invaluable for learning - it is of no educational value if patients are provided for you and you never see them again!

Detailed guidance is provided on appropriate patient selection and the AADFA team will ensure proper informed consent is obtained prior to practical training.

Participants in AADFA programs will be required to pass both theoretical and practical assessments in order to gain certification.  If sufficient competency is not achieved to attain certification, AADFA will work with the practitioner to identify short-comings and develop skills to then RESIT the competency assessment at no additional fee.

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